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Helping With Childhood Fears and Anxieties
We all encounter situations that cause us to feel afraid or anxious. As children are exposed to new experiences, and as they gain a better understanding of themselves and the world, they will no doubt experience fearful and anxious moments. Fear and anxiety are...
Responding to “It’s Not Fair!”
“She got a bigger cookie than me!” “We always get to do what he wants!” “All my friends get to stay up later than me!” “It’s not fair!” Children are very aware of what’s “fair”. However, this sense of fairness is based solely on their own wants and needs. When a...
End the Day on a Positive Note with Bedtime Routine
Bedtime can be a source of stress in many homes. Parents are tired and anxious to get their little ones to sleep so they can finally rest as well. Children may not be ready to settle down. This can turn into a power struggle that seems to repeat itself night after...
Understanding your Child’s Temper
Temper tantrums are a normal part of childhood that can be described as sudden, unplanned, short-lived bursts of anger. Almost every young child experiences tantrums. As they get older, children are able to learn how to understand and express their feelings in more...
Don’t Take it Personally
If you haven’t yet heard your child yell, “I hate you!” or “You’re the worst mom ever!”, you can rest assured that the day will come. It can be shocking, frustrating and heart-breaking to hear such strong words coming from someone to whom you have devoted your love,...
Make the Most of Your Child’s Toy Collection
Children learn through play, and toys can be valuable tools to aid in that learning. But sometimes it can feel like your home is being overrun by toys. You find them on the floor, on the furniture and in the yard. There are boxes and piles and shelves full of...
Parenting Doesn’t Have to be Stressful
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer, but at times, most parents will admit that it can be exhausting, overwhelming, and stressful. When you find that you are feeling the stress more than you are feeling the joy, stop and think...
Start Early to Develop Healthy Eating Habits
As a toddler, your child is beginning to develop the eating habits and attitude towards food that she will carry with her as she grows. Feeding a toddler can be challenging. He may have strong opinions about his likes and dislikes. “No” becomes a favourite word as...
Taming Temper Tantrums
If you are parenting a toddler, you have likely experienced at least one temper tantrum. These bursts of emotion seem to come up out of nowhere. One moment your child appears happy, then something happens that causes her to start whining, and suddenly it escalates...
Make Helping Around the House Seem Like Less of a Chore
Chores are important for children. In doing household chores they learn valuable life skills, they get to experience feeling responsible and capable, and they learn to appreciate the contributions of others. However, getting children to do their chores can be quite a...